Week 1 Analysis

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Originally Posted by EricH

Under the definition of CATCH, no, the human does not contribute any catch points.

"A CATCH occurs when a BALL SCORED over the TRUSS by a ROBOT’S ALLIANCE partner is POSSESSED by that ROBOT before contacting the carpet, the ROBOT which SCORED the TRUSS, or HUMAN PLAYER."


However, having the ball go to the human player does help ensure that the ball stays in the alliance's control.

Am I reading this correct? Is it stating that a robot cannot catch its own ball (for catch points?)

Of course, regardless, catching your own ball has its benefits in the form of maintaining possession